Electrical Technician

Spirit Energy; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a maintenance technician to execute routine maintenance activities ensuring safety and operational integrity of gas plants. Ideal candidates will have experience in petrochemical processes and demonstrate effective communication skills. The role emphasizes agility, collaboration, and a commitment to safety and environmental sustainability. Join a dynamic and energetic team committed to industry progression and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance.
• Knowledge of production/maintenance operations in the oil and gas industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Competencies necessary to carry out the role, CompEx certified.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance activities to ensure plant safety.
• Investigate complex technical problems with critical plant.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain activity records.
• Conduct commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Contribute to plant design and commissioning modifications.

Skills

Petrochemical process operations or maintenance

Communication skills

Engineering principles

Health, safety and environmental performance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Executing routine and on-routine maintenance activities to plant and equipment in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements to ensure the protection of plant, equipment and the safety of employees.
• Investigating complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identifies solutions and acts to return plant to normal operating service.
• Preparing and presenting technical reports and maintains appropriate records of activities within the recognised systems in order to maintain an accurate record of activities undertaken for the benefit of future analysis and third‑party audit.
• Carrying out commissioning and decommissioning activities to ensure planned plant operating programmes are achieved in a timely manner.
• Contributing to the design and commissioning of plant modifications including the initiation of recommendations for modifications to ensure the ongoing availability of plant and equipment.
• Ensuring that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to within the area of work, and that appropriate permitry is in place to ensure the protection of plant, equipment, and the safety of employees.
• Carry out the duties of Power Technician and when suitably qualified, will act as SAEP/REP.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance
• Knowledge of production/maintenance operations gained through experience of working in the oil and gas industry.
• A sound understanding of engineering principles
• A thorough knowledge of procedures and the process systems to ensure the ongoing integrity of health, safety and environmental performance.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• It is an expectation of the business that the job holder maintains and continues to develop the competencies necessary to carry out the role to the required standard whilst in position, CompEx certified
• Previous HV experience preferred
• SAEP or REP preferred
• Level 1 Rope Access preferred

In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are looking for someone who lives our values; Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care, and Delivery. A person who embraces and supports change, brings fresh and progressive thinking to the industry, and has a strong sense of community. But we're not just about energy, we're about Spirit. At Spirit Energy, we are committed to creating an environment in which our team can thrive. Offering opportunities for career development, and fostering a community that prioritises inclusion, diversity, and equality, we are able to ensure everyone's ideas are heard and valued. We are looking for candidates who share our values, Agility, Collaboration, Care, Courage, and Delivery, and are excited about driving the energy industry forward.

Since 1985 Spirit Energy has processed more than 6.5 trillion cubic feet of gas through our Barrow Gas Terminals, providing heat to 1.5 million homes per year. With a focus on safety, environmental sustainability, and community engagement, we are able to and get the most out of our teams. Processing gas from our Morecambe Bay Gas Fields and from third party producers, we believe in operational excellence at every stage of production. Keeping up with an industry that is always developing takes agility, courage, and collaboration - this is the foundation of Spirit Energy. We believe our people are capable of being the change the industry is ready for. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and energetic team, then we are ready to hear from you.